A5011611124- Hepatitis C virus research
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Duke University
2021-2023
In orthopedic oncology, the implant of a megaprosthetic device is standard care after large-scale tumor resection involving segmental removal bone. Infection remains leading cause failure, often resulting in major morbidity. Perioperative antibiotic practices for reconstructions are not standardized and based on guidelines conventional joint arthroplasties. This study aims to evaluate efficacy current prophylactic strategies reconstructions. We conducted retrospective review performed at...
Abstract Background Finegoldia magna is an anaerobic, Gram-positive coccus infrequently associated with osteoarticular infections. Since the adoption of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF), F. has been increasingly reported as a cause Our objective was to determine incidence prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) within our institution. Methods We conducted retrospective longitudinal survey from 1 January 2016 - 31 December 2020 at academic...
Introduction: Over the past decade, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections have increased in young adults, including pregnant women, and screening for HCV during each pregnancy is now recommended. Pregnancy presents a unique opportunity diagnosis, though data on subsequent linkage to care, treatment HCV, barriers experienced this process are limited. This study aimed assess care cascade women diagnosed pregnancy. Methods: Adults ≥18 with first positive RNA between 1/1/2017-12/31/2022 at our...
Introduction: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is common among individuals with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Although alcohol should not preclude HCV treatment, lower treatment rates have been reported for AUD. The reasons this remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the care cascade and identify barriers in population. Methods: Adults a first positive RNA between 1/1/2017-12/31/2022 were identified at our center. AUD was defined by International Classification of Diseases- 10th Edition...